Michelle Waffle (senior comic specialist, PSA), Arune Singh (vice president of brand, Skybound), David Nakayama (artist), and Danielle Sauve (collector and influencer) explore why mystery variants, blind bags, and limited covers drive collector demand and how publishers, artists, and grading experts shape the hobby. Drawing on examples from the Energon Universe, the panel examines the creative, psychological, and market forces behind today's collecting culture, culminating in a live blind-bag opening where panelists debate whether to grade the book inside. Moderated by Caitlin Corsetti (senior manager of copywriting, PSA).
